Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler hopes Femi Azeez will be available for Sunday's trip to Coventry City, DAILY POST reports. The Nigeria international joined Brighton from Championship club Millwall on transfer deadline day in a deal worth €15 million. Azeez, formerly of Reading, is yet to make his debut for the Seagulls, and Hurzeler's update suggests the winger could feature in the upcoming fixture.

Trabzonspor interim head coach Huseyin Cimsir has moved to calm concerns over the fitness of Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu, according to Naija News. The Super Eagles forward was substituted during his side's 5-0 victory on Sunday, raising fears of a possible injury. However, Cimsir played down the situation, suggesting the substitution was not a serious concern for the Turkish club.

South African defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi has returned to first-team training with Chicago Fire after recovering from a thigh injury. According to IOL, however, he is unlikely to be considered for Bafana Bafana's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers scheduled for September. His comeback nonetheless offers a potential boost to national team coach Pitso Mosimane's defensive options ahead of the AFCON tournament. Mbokazi's fitness progress will be monitored as selectors weigh his readiness for future international call-ups.

The Springboks achieved a convincing victory over England in the Nations Championship, according to IOL. However, coach Rassie Erasmus expressed concerns regarding injuries to key players, which may affect their recoveries moving forward.

Nigeria's national football team faces setbacks ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with striker Paul Onuachu suffering an injury and Victor Osimhen already sidelined, according to Vanguard News. The absences mean two key Super Eagles players are likely to miss the upcoming qualifiers clash, complicating the team's preparations for the continental tournament.

Former Nigeria international Victor Ikpeba has praised Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi for his contribution to Hull City's strong start to the new Premier League season, according to Punch. Ikpeba said Ajayi deserves recognition for his performances, highlighting the defender's role in helping the club record impressive early results in the campaign. The comments were reported by the newspaper on 9 September 2026.